DEXA Results - Osteoporosis Message Board

blondegal · 02-02-2009, 05:44 PM

I just had another bone scan after 6 years. I have been on HRT and Miacalcin, daily walking, light weights at the gym, Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation. So anyway, I lost bone density in my spine, but gained bone density in both femurs. Femurs went from 76% to 80% and spine went from 94% to 88% in the six year period. I have osteopenia T scores in all locations.

My GP insists I take a bisphosponate and I have declined. Of course, I have been warned about the HRT risks but feel that any other drug is just as bad. I cannot tolerate the bisphosphate types and scared of Evista as well.

I actually expected much worse bone loss in the six year period but really don't know what to do about the HRT. What a mess!! Any comments appreciated regarding the HRT quandry.

taape · 02-02-2009, 09:42 PM

It sounds like you've done pretty good keeping your bone loss to a minimum. I can't give you any recommendation on HRT, all I know is that I'm not using it or bisphosphonates.

jenj770 · 02-03-2009, 05:31 AM

His recommendation seems (to me) like overkill for Osteopenia.

jrose1358 · 02-03-2009, 05:48 AM

I think his recommendations sound like overkill too. I have osteopenia and am doing strength trainining, healthy diet, and good supplementation along with strontium. If I ever go the HRT route I will do bio-identicals but I'm not quite there yet. Hugs - jan

phylwill1152 · 02-03-2009, 05:54 AM

HI blondgal... did you ask your dr. why he was so adamant about offering you drugs when you are still in the osteopenia range? i know dr. are supposed to offer "fixes" for things they think need fixed, but at this time it seems a bit premature especially since you can't take the drugs. Is he aware of that? Have you done any research about strontium? Its a natural supplement some of us here are taking with nice results. take care..phyllis